South DakotaState Spotlight

2013 Cohort

One Initiative We Have Been Working

OnDeveloping a set of “Core

Competencies” – focused on literacy grades 4-12 – all programs include in their curricula for

general and special education candidates and school leaders

What We Have Accomplished

Established state goals Utilized ICs Ongoing program reform Summer Work Session

Define core competencies Integrate into literacy programs, 4-12 Revise syllabi, assignments, lesson plans

How We Achieved Our AccomplishmentBegan with one IHEInclusive planning committee for

scaling-upBoR, SEA, IHE representationDetermined objectives & outcomes

IHE faculty invited & confirmedState leadership guiding the work

Take Aways: Establishing goals addressing the

divergent demographic and economic needs of a large, sparsely populated, rural state such as South Dakota requires open, honest dialogue.

Each campus has a unique set of needs and goals! Deciding on goals & objectives that address our state vision as well as each campus’ is a challenge requiring time, trust, diligence, and patience.

Our Next Steps Develop a common understanding of the “Core

Competencies” Focus activities on literacy grades 4-12 Integrate competencies into identified courses (at

least 4 courses per IHE) to be piloted by fall, 2016 Identify necessary professional learning

opportunities for faculty Plan a collaborative research project with

participating CEEDAR IHEs that would result in research, presentations, and publications

SD Convening TeamLinda Turner, SD Director Sp. Ed. ProgramsTherese Berndt, SD Reading Specialist, Division

of Learning & InstructionRick Melmer, Board of Regents Senior AdvisorAndy Stremmel, Head, Department of Teaching,

Learning, & Leadership, South Dakota State University Cheryl Wold, Special Education, Northern State

University